Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (MEP) - Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Nottingham, MD, and Arlington, VA.  

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 

We are seeking a strong experienced Mechanical Engineer (AEC/MEP) with leadership capability to lead our combined Baltimore and Washington, DC area Mechanical Engineering Departments and supporting the function enterprise-wide.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff. 
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by. 
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects. 
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff. 
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors. 
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally 
• Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership

Requirements for this position include: 

• 10 plus years’ experience in mechanical design
• Team supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering
• PE license required 
• Strong technical writer 
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
• Strong software skills including Revit

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. 

Bala offers comprehensive benefits :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work

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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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